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Duboisi White-Spotted Cichlid (Tropheus duboisi)
24–27°C · pH 7.8–9 · 250L
From £17.39Some sizes on sale
Red Rainbow Tropheus is a bold Lake Tanganyika colony cichlid for hard alkaline water and algae-rich feeding.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Tropheus moorii 'Red Rainbow'
Red Rainbow Blunthead Cichlid are a shoaling species — they need 6+ to feel safe and show their full colour.
Red Rainbow Tropheus is a bold Lake Tanganyika colony cichlid for hard alkaline water and algae-rich feeding.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Cichlids are one of the most diverse fish families in the hobby. From tiny apistogrammas to massive oscars, this guide covers the basics of keeping them well.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Red Rainbow Blunthead Cichlid (Tropheus moorii 'Red Rainbow') is a bold Lake Tanganyika colony cichlid. It is colourful and busy, but it is not a casual community fish: Tropheus need stable hard alkaline water, careful group planning and a mostly algae-rich diet.
| Listed identity | Tropheus moorii 'Red Rainbow' |
|---|---|
| Adult size | About 12-14cm |
| Minimum aquarium | 300 litres or larger; 150cm length preferred |
| Water | 24-26°C, pH 8.0-9.0, hard alkaline water |
| Diet | Spirulina, algae pellets, nori and vegetable foods |
| Temperament | Aggressive colony cichlid |
Keep Tropheus in a properly sized colony so aggression is spread through the group. Avoid soft acidic water, unstable tanks and rich protein foods such as bloodworm. Strong filtration, oxygen-rich water and steady routines are more important than decorative complexity.
Use as a first-time buyer. This live fish is packed for a licensed live-animal courier service and covered by the Tropical Fish Co Live Arrival Guarantee.
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